Quick answers
- Does Melissa G. Cotton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa G. Cotton accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Melissa G. Cotton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 70 Original Medicare patients and 97 services for Melissa G. Cotton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa G. Cotton's NPI number?
- 1124018452. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Melissa G. Cotton, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 70 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 97 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)33 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)17 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)16 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) (87880)11 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure69%
- High cholesterol54%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes23%
- Anxiety21%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa G. Cotton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 215 Stratton RdRutland, VT 05701 (802) 773‑3386
- 275 Route 30 NBomoseen, VT 05732 (802) 468‑5641
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa G. Cotton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region Inc103 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Rutland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rutland, VT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1124018452 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians